Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee (Local Government) - CMSU County D&A

Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee (Local Government) - CMSU County D&A

Salary

$38,040.00 Annually

Location

Montour County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-55935-L0685

Department

Local Government

Division

DA Col-Mntr-Sndr-Un Co Drg Alc

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

8/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0685

Position Number

80013159

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88746019

Bureau / Division

DA Columbia, Montour, Snyder, and Union County

Worksite Address

507 East Market Street

City

Danville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17821

Contact Name

Joshua Wueschinski

Contact Phone

570.275.5422

Contact Email

jwueschinski@cmsu.org

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

THE POSITION

As a Drug and Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee with the Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union (CMSU) County Drug & Alcohol Services, you will start a career focused on helping clients move toward healthier lives. This role provides structured training and daily guidance to help you grow your skills and confidence. You will learn how to support clients, understand their needs, and work as part of a caring team. Join CMSU and begin building a future where your work truly matters.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position helps clients by learning how to complete assessments, monitor treatment progress, and support case management activities. It introduces key skills through formal training and supervised experience. As a Drug and Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Client Assessment: Learn assessment practices to gather information and identify service needs
• Care Level Review: Assist in determining the level of care and orient clients to program procedures
• Plan Development: Develop writing and analysis skills to update service plans
• Follow-Up Support: Conduct client follow-ups and build skills in advocacy
• Treatment Monitoring: Participate in monitoring treatment progress and utilization review activities
• Team Participation: Join staffing meetings, treatment teaming, and supervision sessions

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the opportunity to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Dependency, Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Nursing or a related field; or a Bachelor's Degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 18 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, criminal justice or other related social sciences; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

• You must provide complete and accurate information or:

• your score may be lower than deserved.

• you may be disqualified.

• You may only apply/test once for this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

01

Do you possess a conferred bachelors degree or higher, or are you within three months of conferring a bachelors degree or higher, in Chemical Dependency, Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Nursing or a related field?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes
• No

02

If you do not have a conferred bachelors degree or higher, on what date do you expect to receive your degree? Type N/A in the text box if this does not apply.

03

If you answered "No" to the above education question, how much college coursework in any field have you completed?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• 120 credits or more
• 90 but less than 120 credits
• 60 but less than 90 credits
• 30 but less than 60 credits
• Less than 30 credits
• None

04

Have you completed 18 or more college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, criminal justice or other related social sciences?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes
• No

05

How much full-time paraprofessional level experience in sociology, social welfare, psychology, criminal justice or other related social sciences do you possess?

• 7 months or more
• Less than 7 months
• None

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

How much full-time paraprofessional level experience do you possess in Chemical Dependency, Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, or Nursing?

• 10 months or more
• Less than 10 months
• None

08

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

09

How many years of full-time technical or paraprofessional experience do you possess?

• 4 or more years
• 3 but less than 4 years
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

10

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

11

Do you possess any professional experience in Chemical Dependency, Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Nursing, or Criminal Justice?

• Yes
• No

12

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

13

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

• Yes

14

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - ASSESS CLIENT NEEDS

Assess the needs of clients with drug and alcohol related disorders to identify recommended services and level of care by obtaining information from the client, family members, or others.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience assessing the needs of clients with DRUG AND ALCOHOL DISORDERS to identify recommended services and level of care.
• B. I have experience assessing clients needs to identify recommended services and level of care. This was related to CRIMINAL JUSTICE OR HUMAN SERVICES but NOT to drug and alcohol disorders.
• C. I have experience assessing clients needs to identify recommended services and level of care. This was NOT related to drug and alcohol disorders, criminal justice, or human services.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to social welfare, chemical dependency, or interviewing.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

15

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• Your experience assessing client needs.
• The type(s) of clients you assessed.
• Your level of responsibility.

16

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

17

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - MONITOR PROGRESS

Monitor client progress, conduct follow-ups, and perform utilization review activities. Determine need for additional services and aid clients in accessing ancillary services such as housing, childcare, medical, and financial assistance.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience monitoring the progress of clients with DRUG AND ALCOHOL DISORDERS, conducting follow-ups, and performing utilization review activities to determine the need for additional services.
• B. I have experience monitoring clients progress, conducting follow-ups, and performing utilization review activities to determine the need for additional services. This was related to CRIMINAL JUSTICE OR HUMAN SERVICES but NOT to drug and alcohol disorders.
• C. I have experience monitoring clients progress, conducting follow-ups, and performing utilization review activities to determine the need for additional services. This was NOT related to drug and alcohol disorders, criminal justice, or human services.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to human behavior, communities and organizations, or social work.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

18

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• Your experience monitoring client progress, conducting follow-ups, and performing utilization review activities.
• They type(s) of monitoring you performed.
• Your level of responsibility.

19

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

20

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - WRITTEN REPORTS AND DOCUMENTATION

Write various reports, maintain client records, and update client recovery plans.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience writing reports, maintaining client records, and updating client recovery plans. I was responsible for the final content.
• B. I have experience writing reports, maintaining client records, OR updating client recovery plans. I was responsible for the final content.
• C. I have experience drafting reports or documentation. Someone else was responsible for the final content.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, report writing, or non-fiction writing.
• E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

21

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• The type(s) of written documents or records for which you were responsible.
• Your level of responsibility.

22

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title
• Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website http://www.employment.pa.gov